Bogey - I'll get them up. The code on this board is...Interesting. But I'll take care of it soon.

Andy - having same problem. Looking into the problem on the myfreeforum boards - might be time to take down the ads.

Doing just fine today. Thanks!

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:01 pm

Bogus Megapardus

Joined: 13 Oct 2009
Posts: 5880

Location: The Psphere of Pardsvillian Punditry

Yeah, it could be the ads slowing things down. I'm using AdBlock, set to partially, but not completely, avoid the most troublesome ads. The banner on the top of the forum and the links following the most recent active post aren't a problem or a distraction, so I leave them alone.

All in all, the myfreeforum.org forum host does a decent job and I've become very accustomed to the look and feel of the Lafayette Sports Forum. It ain't broke so why fix it? Always one to tinker around, though, some time ago I made a beta image of the Lafayette Sports Forum header graphic, replacing the crawling leopard with a chalkboard Frankosaurus. Maybe when the time is right . . . .

Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:34 pm

Bogus Megapardus

Joined: 13 Oct 2009
Posts: 5880

Location: The Psphere of Pardsvillian Punditry

Just bumping this request to update some of the links.

Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:34 pm

Bogus Megapardus

Joined: 13 Oct 2009
Posts: 5880

Location: The Psphere of Pardsvillian Punditry

Gently reminding Mr. Maroon that a update of the links might be helpful. In addition, fans of our newest member, Boston University, seem to be posting here:

Not bad spot. A bit of a different perspective on PL. I still miss our old voy board.

I miss it as well._________________Go Gate!

Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:19 pm

Pard4Life

Joined: 26 Feb 2007
Posts: 3433

Can we give Bogie his own syndicated cartoon Adobe Photoshop forum?_________________"Win, but be careful not to win too much. It's not healthy for our institution." - Lafayette Athletics Mission Statement

Q Is it just me but last wk or so as I scan thru board getting switched into an ad site repeatedly. What can I do?

Rich - sounds like you inherited some malware somewhere. Assuming you're running a version of Windows (XP or greater) on an ordinary x86 or x64 PC, I'd suggest the following overhaul. When installing the applications, ALWAYS select the "advanced" or "experienced user" options, and ALWAYS uncheck ALL of the install options, such as toolbars, browser homepage conversions, dialog boxes, etc., except the "check for updates" option.

1. Download, install and run the "free" version of cCleaner. After installation, run it in its default settings. The reboot your PC.

After installation, you can tinker with the AdBlock Plus settings for some pages that just don't look right.

6. Install and maintain a quality anti-virus and anti-spyware program of your choice. Microsoft's Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials used to have a bad reputation but now they're pretty good, and they put MUCH less strain on your system than AGP, Norton, etc.

7. These steps will fix 95% of problems. If you're still getting erratic behavior, you could have a rootkit or another pervasive virus, or it could be that the DNS settings in your router have been hijacked. You'll have to run "HiJackThis"

Q Is it just me but last wk or so as I scan thru board getting switched into an ad site repeatedly. What can I do?

Rich - sounds like you inherited some malware somewhere. Assuming you're running a version of Windows (XP or greater) on an ordinary x86 or x64 PC, I'd suggest the following overhaul. When installing the applications, ALWAYS select the "advanced" or "experienced user" options, and ALWAYS uncheck ALL of the install options, such as toolbars, browser homepage conversions, dialog boxes, etc., except the "check for updates" option.

1. Download, install and run the "free" version of cCleaner. After installation, run it in its default settings. The reboot your PC.

After installation, you can tinker with the AdBlock Plus settings for some pages that just don't look right.

6. Install and maintain a quality anti-virus and anti-spyware program of your choice. Microsoft's Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials used to have a bad reputation but now they're pretty good, and they put MUCH less strain on your system than AGP, Norton, etc.

7. These steps will fix 95% of problems. If you're still getting erratic behavior, you could have a rootkit or another pervasive virus, or it could be that the DNS settings in your router have been hijacked. You'll have to run "HiJackThis"

Hardly. Then again, I've never had a "store bought" computer, either. I build and test computers as an occasional hobby, and I sometimes help out developers with beta testing and the like. But I have absolutely zero formal education in computers or computer technology, and I never earned a penny from it, so you can't sue me if I'm wrong.